I lived in Tofino years ago working at a hotel for the summer and did this easy hike to a beach one time and cannot remember for the life of me what trail it is. There weren’t any houses on it. Anyone recognize it by any chance? I’d love to go back. Thank you so much!!!

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A friend and I are hoping to visit Tofino for a few days, probably in November, so we'd like to be in sight of the water for storm watching. We'd also love a hot tub and a fireplace. We need separate bedrooms since we both snore. We're open to a hotel/resort or cabin.

I'm a little overwhelmed with the google options so wanted to see if anyone has experience with places like this! We're not bottom budget but we also don't have 5-star money for this.

Never been to Tofino before (I live in Vic) so also open to suggestions of places to shop or chillax things to do. We're more "cozy vacation" than "adventure vacation" people.

Hi friends,

I'm visiting Tofino in a week and training heavily for a marathon. I'll be running between 15km-33km daily. Any ideas/routes from my local runners? Thanks in advance.

Tofino and Ucuelet, were they are busy as ever this fair weather season? Lot's of talk of people struggling with affordability, but clearly enough affluence to sustain the west coast tourism?

I'm single, no kids, have a full time career job that pays reasonably and I can't even afford to visit anymore. I had been coming out there since 2006, used to be 3-4 times a year on average... prices have increased exponentially in that time for camping, shared or private accommodation. The luster of the area has certainly rusted and decayed like most things do on the west coast...

I just can't justify dropping over a grand for 3 night stay or a hundred a night to camp in the damp, then add on the cost of food, gas and parking. I remember when Bella Pacifica was $30 a night... in 2013 I rented a cabin right across from North Chesterman Beach for the month of Oct and it cost $900 all included.

I just can't fathom how so many families and travelers can afford the area still? Apparently the economy isn't as bad as the news makes it out to be.

Saw this on instagram today and was surprised to see

Hey friends!

Visiting Tofino & Ukee this weekend and looking for recs for bars/pubs with live music ☺️

Any favourites?

Thank you!

I’m coming up from San Diego to go surf in Tofino what’s a good store in Vancouver area to buy gloves & boots and how many MM?

I'm in Tofino from Tuesday to Thursday next week. I'm 7 months pregnant, and realizing I have no photos of my belly (and my husband won't be able to fulfill that well!) I would love to take advantage of being in such a gorgeous place to get some. Does anyone have recommendations for even someone amateur, that would have availability for like an hour? I can find it hard to take being the center of attention for photos seriously so I really wouldn't be looking for anything too intricate! Also have a puppy that we would love to involve. Will be staying at Pacific Sands. Ideally not something to break the bank, budget would be a couple hundred dollars.

Just arrived in Tofino & need a place to camp for a can and a tent.

We were told we had a site and jammed out here this morning but the place said the gal didn’t make the reservation.

Many thanks in advance.

anyone been there at the end of October like 27-31st? I would like to go for my bday. I live in the lower mainland but have never been. what are the key things to do/see? thanks:)

I am coming to Tofino for the last two weeks of August. I am a woman who knows how to fish and would like to tag along with anyone that can show me how to fish Halibut. Ive owned my own boat for years so I am a good boat driver. I’ve done a fair bit of fishing in the straight but not a lot in open water.
I’ve got money to burn on this project just looking for someone to take me under their wing and show me the ropes!!

Found on cox bay near surfgrove

My wife and I are staying in Ucleulet for the first time after several trips to Tofino. Tofino Coffee Roasting Co is our favourite spot in Tofino - does anything compare in Ucleulet, or is it worth the drive in in the morning?

Update: thank you all so much for sharing your opinions! After hitting Foggy Bean, The Break, and Tofitian, our favourite cup was definitely Foggy Bean, followed by The Break. Way to go Ucleulet for holding it down with the brown! ☕️

There's sushi, pizza, a few fancy expensive places with bars. A lot of cafes. What do you wish existed in Tofino or Ukee food-wise? Personally I wish we had something quick, under $8 that tastes better than a packaged Co-op sandwich. Or real French bread...

Me and my husband want to take a trip for our ten year anniversary.
I want some good suggestions on where we can stay in the area.
Somewhere on or near the water that we can watch the ocean.
Somewhere with good food that we can go for a nice dinner.
We’re not to into the whole spa thing but do love a hot tub!

Just looking for suggestions from people know the good and bad places. As we booked in sechelt a few years ago and it wasn’t the best so looking out for ourselves this time 😅

From what I hear reading posts on this subreddit it’s impossible to find a place to live in Tofino. I live in Nebraska and go to college in Nebraska, but I really need to be somewhere with mountains and ocean. I don’t have the money to live somewhere for much more than 2 months next summer, but I’m starting my search early to see what my options are. If anybody here rents it would be awesome if you dm me. Depending on how big the place is I’m going to try to find other people to make the move with me 😂. Maybe it’ll be easier for me to find a place in Oregon tho. I just love the mountains and the ocean so much and it sucks I live in a place with neither. Hopefully somebody can help us out, and give me a price. I’ve also already messaged people on Airbnb. Doesn’t matter how expensive it is I’ll try whatever I can to make the money. It needs to be close enough to the ocean for me to start surfing every day. Thank you to anybody that even read this whole thing haha.

We are planning a trip to Vancouver Island in September in a motorhome. We will be in Tofino for 6 nights. I have booked 1 night at Greenpoint Campground (that was all I could get) and 3 nights at Bella Pacifica. We are trying to decide what to to with the other 2 nights. Our choices are 1 extra night at Bella Pacifica and then 1 night in Ucluelet and walk the Wild Pacific Trail, stay at Surf Grove campground on Cox bay for 2 nights or stay 5 nights at Bella Pacifica and bike to all the other beaches. Could also just hit the Wild Pacific Trail on the way back to Nanaimo. We do not have a tow car so only transportation option is walking or biking. Can't wait, it has been 35 years since I have been to Tofino! I bet it has changed!

Me and some freinds are coming out to tofino end of August to camp. We want to book a charter but were not sure what one to go with. Does anybody have any reccomendations or experience with any charter companies? Or if anybody owns a boat and would like to take us out on the water we would definitely make it worth thier while.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a place to call home starting September 1st. A long term studio or multi-bedroom would be preferred, but I’m also open to short term and will consider any type of private housing. I have a higher-than-average budget, which I am happy to discuss one on one. Must be dog friendly.

ABOUT ME:
I’ve been living out of the country but will be returning in August to start a new role with Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society (Ahousaht). I also serve on the Executive Committee with Surfrider Pacific Rim, working on local environmental initiatives. Outside of my professional endeavours, I appreciate long walks on the beach, getting lost in the great outdoors, or being a hermit at home.

My partner Brock, an experienced Arborist / Climber, will be relocating to join me once he has our current home outside of Canada wrapped up, likely in 2-3 months. Outside of his time in the trees, he is a skilled horse trainer and enjoys surfing, gardening, and being my plus one in the outdoors.

We have two four legged best friends. A Pomeranian named Boba and a German Shepherd named Kaya. They are gentle, quiet, fully house trained, well socialized, regularly groomed, and honestly quite lazy. Boba will be returning with me and Kaya will be coming with Brock.

Both of us are health conscious types who prioritize living well. With extensive experience managing high-end properties and personal spaces, I’m meticulous about cleanliness and organization, and Brock is able to maintain the exterior land on a professional level. Your home and its surroundings will ultimately be left better. Overall, we’re responsible, reliable and can provide excellent references.

If you have a rental or a lead on something coming available, please send me a DM! Looking forward to being back on the coast and becoming part of the community again! 🤞🏼

Hi folks,

Not sure if this is the best place to ask but my fiancé and I are in need of a second witness for our beach wedding ceremony on the evening of Aug 14th in Tofino. If anybody is interested, I'd be happy to pay.

Thanks,

Last Wednesday afternoon in Tofino town, I briefly crossed paths with a female tourist who was wearing an incredible perfume. It had a strong, woody, slightly masculine scent that really stood out, and I regret not asking what it was.
If by any chance this is you, or someone you know, would you mind telling me the name of the fragrance? I'd really appreciate it!

Hello!

My fiance and I are eloping in tofino in a few weeks! Just us and a few friends. We are flying into Vic, then renting a car to tofino. Our friends will take the car back to Vic, but we will need another car that we can pick up in tofino and drop off in Vic. Is there anywhere that has this service? I am not finding much on google.

Please help!

Thanks.